Take a BITE out of the boredom blues this summer with our latest Clothespin Alligator Friend kid craft idea! Keep scrolling for the simple tutorial so you can recreate a whole congregation of alligators with your child today!

Not only is this alligator themed craft idea super easy for children of ALL ages but it’s also makes for some awesome pretend play pieces as well! With complete customization at their fingertips, there really is NO EXCUSE not to bring these clothespin alligator friends to life!

So friends – please don’t go crazy thinking about ways to entertain your child today. We have YOU covered with our DIY alligator puppet craft idea!!!

I’m sure you are chomping to get to the full tutorial, so find all you need to know below! Then grab your various craft supplies and let the crafty alligator making fun begin!

Happy crafting, my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your finished wood clothespin alligators with us on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts

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Clothespin Alligator Craft Supplies:

• Wooden Clothespins – one per alligator craft
• Green Paint Marker
• White Cardstock
• Craft Scissors
• School Glue
• Small Wiggle Eyes – two per alligator craft
• Black Sharpie Marker

Directions:

* First have children color their clothespin {one per alligator} completely green.
* Set aside them aside to allow them to dry.
* Next grab your white cardstock and scissors.
* Cut out some pointy, triangle teeth for the alligator.
* Now go ahead and “pinch” the teeth, in between the painted clothespin.
* Follow that up by gluing on the tiny wiggle eyes.
* Finish off the Clothespin Alligator, use the black Sharpie marker to draw on some squiggly spikes, along the clothespin.
* Then set aside to let it dry completely.
* Display/play with your wooden alligator proudly!
* Don’t forget to snap a few pictures to share with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

Love our Clothespin Alligator idea? Of course you do! So be sure to also check out our Clothespin and Paper Unicorn post. It’s another creative craft idea that doubles for puppet play afterwards!